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Recent documentaries on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime have been focused on cults, notably exploring the Twin Flames Universe and its controversial founders. But the most recent true crime series on Netflix goes in a different direction, exploring the life of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini.
Who is Benita Alexander-Jeune ex-girlfriend of Dr Paolo Macchiarini, bio, age, family, partner, daughter, net worth
Lover. Liar. Genius. Convict. The extraordinary story behind the rise and fall of the 'superstar surgeon' Paolo Macchiarini. BAD SURGEON: LOVE UNDER THE KNIFE premieres tomorrow only on Netflix
pic.twitter.com/40NUFyY6Mr— Coming soon to Netflix (@Ravi971076571) November 28, 2023
Finally made its place into Netflix. The story of Paolo Macchiarini’s surgical fraud. A scandal that reached and dismantled the Nobel Prize administration. A reminder of how individuals and institutions fail at protecting patients. pic.twitter.com/eITrASgQ3A
— Eduard Quintana (@EduQuintanaCVS) November 27, 2023
Initially celebrated as a pioneer in stem cell research, Macchiarini’s work in conducting trachea transplants using patients’ own stem cells initially held promise. However, accusations about his ethical standards and medical procedures emerged.
According to investigations, he performed unapproved procedures on patients without getting their consent, which resulted in serious problems and even death.
Macchiarini’s fall was abrupt, despite his pioneering accomplishments and alleged ties to powerful people such as Barack Obama. His research publications were retracted, and he was fired from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden because of data fabrication and ethical issues.
After everything, court cases were filed, and Macchiarini was found guilty of serious violence against his former patients. He was sentenced to 30 months in jail. His dishonesty even penetrated his personal life, as his ex-fiance Benita Alexander-Jeune learned about his previous marriage and revealed his fabrications regarding his famous clientele as a ring of falsehoods.
Interestingly, since the documentary was released, Benita has also become the talk of the town, with many people trying to know more about her and her relationship with Dr. Paolo Macchiarini. So, here’s what we know about her:
Who is Benita Alexander-Jeune?
Benita Alexander-Jeune is a renowned producer, writer, narrator, and director. She has been in the news because a recently released Netflix documentary sheds light on her relationship with Dr. Paolo Macchiarini.
She was born in Huntington Woods, Michigan, on 21 April 1966.
Benita Alexander-Jeune married twice. First, she married John Noel, and they became the parents of one daughter named Jessina. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2009. Currently, she is married to Edson Jeune. In addition, her romance with Dr. Paolo Macchiarini gained center stage after Paolo’s deceit caused the relationship to fail, which gave rise to Benita’s documentary, He Lied About Everything.
She is currently 66 years old.
Her career
Benita Alexander-Jeune began her career in television with local stations before branching out to big networks like NBC, where she was prominently featured in the film A Leap of Faith. Her appearance on NBC’s Dateline helped her become well-known, and she was honored with two Emmys.
As the CEO of Berraca Productions, an organization dedicated to empowering women, she advocates for those who have experienced fraud. In 2020, Benita continues to tell her tale on different media channels, including appearances on ABC’s documentary series The Con as the Executive Producer of the true-crime series Crimes Gone Viral, which runs on Investigation Discovery for its second season. She has a net worth of $5-10 million.